Assignment task: The process of buying your own computer system is not cut and dried. Some experts advocate assessing your computing needs first, whereas other experts suggest researching features and prices. The trick is to do your homework for the entire system before jumping into a purchase of any one component. Remember that you will be purchasing peripherals, software, and accessories in addition to a computer. To prepare for a computer purchase, you should complete the following activities:
Browse through computer magazines and online computer stores to get a general idea of features and prices.
- Decide on a budget and stick to it.
- Make a list of the ways you plan to use your computer.
- Select a platform.
- Decide on a form factor.
- Select peripherals, software, and accessories.
Discuss:
In no more than 10 sentences, post your answers to the following questions:
1. What are the options for desktop computer form factors?
2. Use the above list of activities in preparing the computer purchase, and list down the specs of the computer system that you want to purchase.